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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of projected
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Slaughter is projected to be a third- or fourth-round pick.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Satellite operators relay less than 30% of the data from modern remote-sensing instruments, a gap projected to widen as the number of Earth-observation satellites rises by 190% over the next decade.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Debt held by the public is projected to surge from 101% of GDP today to 120% of GDP by 2036, eclipsing the post–World War II record, according to projections by the Congressional Budget Office.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Like Drew Allar and most QB prospects from this class, Klubnik was actually projected to be a first-round selection before his final season in college, so there's some upside there.
—Ernesto Cova, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
But the conflict last year was where Munir pitched himself or projected himself as the victor of that war.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Players who have been projected to go in that 11-to-14 range include Michigan forward and NCAA Tournament star Yaxel Lendeborg of Michigan, Duke center Patrick Ngongba, Tennessee forward Nate Ament, Florida forward Thomas Haugh and Michigan center Aday Mara, among others.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Even before the war began, USDA economists projected that food prices this year would rise more than in 2024 or 2025.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Job growth by 2034 is projected at 14%.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Slaughter is projected to be a third- or fourth-round pick.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Satellite operators relay less than 30% of the data from modern remote-sensing instruments, a gap projected to widen as the number of Earth-observation satellites rises by 190% over the next decade.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Debt held by the public is projected to surge from 101% of GDP today to 120% of GDP by 2036, eclipsing the post–World War II record, according to projections by the Congressional Budget Office.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Like Drew Allar and most QB prospects from this class, Klubnik was actually projected to be a first-round selection before his final season in college, so there's some upside there.
—Ernesto Cova, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
But the conflict last year was where Munir pitched himself or projected himself as the victor of that war.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Players who have been projected to go in that 11-to-14 range include Michigan forward and NCAA Tournament star Yaxel Lendeborg of Michigan, Duke center Patrick Ngongba, Tennessee forward Nate Ament, Florida forward Thomas Haugh and Michigan center Aday Mara, among others.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Even before the war began, USDA economists projected that food prices this year would rise more than in 2024 or 2025.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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After a kind gesture to airport employees in Georgia didn't go as planned, Tyler Perry found a workaround.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rallies are also planned in more than a dozen other countries, from Europe to Latin America to Australia, Ezra Levin, a co-executive director of Indivisible, a group spearheading the events, said in an interview.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The anticipated cost of this project is around $2 million.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Experts say the anticipated shipment could produce about 180,000 barrels of diesel, enough to meet Cuba’s demand for nine or 10 days.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the president has repeatedly poked at the vulnerability.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many spectators poked fun at the efforts of Chicago police to confiscate and collect BORGs in viral posts over the weekend.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Officials and defense analysts have long said that the constraint is not simply funding, but structural limits in a defense industrial base designed for predictable demand rather than rapid wartime expansion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Enter Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort, the hideaway designed for those yearning for escapism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected $1 billion in damage.—
Jessica Hill,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The expected amounts are climbing too.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s a private spa suite with steam room and Mediterranean fare prepared by one of the esteemed chefs employed by founders Claus and Jeanette Thottrup.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The State Department also warned travelers to prepare for potential disruptions, including periodic airspace closures that could affect international flights.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, Brazil and Mexico agreed to jointly explore deepwater sites in the Gulf of Mexico, though any potential crude output could take years to materialize.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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